HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Human Development Services of Westchester, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Human Development Services of Westchester, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 506
- Submission date
- Mar 23, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Human Development Services of Westchester, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 506 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Human Development Services of Westchester, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 506 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 23, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Human Development Services of Westchester, Inc. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Human Development Services of Westchester, Inc..